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WILSON TECH FALL 2018
Our programs are supported entirely by student
tuitions. No discounts can be provided.
*The date of withdrawal is the date/time your
request is received at BOCES.
Refund Policy for Full-time Programs
See the individual program handbooks.
Issues Under Dispute
BOCES has an appeal and grievance policy at
www.wilsontech.org/dispute.
Smoking Policy
Smoking is NOT permitted anywhere on
campus.
Western Suffolk BOCES
Non-Discrimination Notice
The Board of Cooperative Educational
Services of Western Suffolk County, New York
does not discriminate on the basis of age,
religion, creed, ethnic origin, national origin,
marital status, race, color, gender, sexual
orientation, veteran status, weight, disability
or handicap in the educational programs or
activities it operates and provides equal access
to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth
groups. This policy of non-discrimination
includes the recruitment, hiring and advancement
of employees; salaries, pay and other benefits;
counseling services to students; student access
to course offerings; lawful political activities;
educational programs and other activities; and
the business activities of the Board. Inquiries
concerning the application of regulations
prohibiting discrimination may be referred to the
BOCES Compliance Officer, Dr. Hugh Gigante,
who may be contacted at 507 Deer Park Road;
PO Box 8007; Huntington Station, NY 11746-
9007 or 631-549-4900, x204 or email hgigante@
wsboces.org. Or, inquiries may be made by
contacting the Office for Civil Rights at NY Office
for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, 32
Old Slip, 26th Floor, New York, NY 10005-2500
or call 646-428-3900, or fax 646-428-3843, or
TDD 800-877-8339, or email OCR.NewYork@
ed.gov or file form at http://www2.ed.gov/about/
offices/list/ocr/complaintintro.html
For More Information
Visit www.wsboces.org to review policies.
Parking
All vehicles MUST park in designated parking
areas. NO cars may be parked in designated fire
zones, reserved parking or on the grass.
Damage to or Loss of Personal Property
Western Suffolk BOCES assumes no
responsibility, either real or implied, for the
personal property of any adult student. Students
should review their own insurance coverage
regarding personal property liability.
Refund Policy for Part-time Programs
1. If we cancel a course, all your fees are totally
refunded.
2. If you cannot attend a class that has
been rescheduled to a time or place other than
advertised, you are entitled to a full refund.
3. If you withdraw from a class before the first
scheduled class meeting, a full tuition refund, less
a withdrawal fee of $25, will be made after the
withdrawal* is requested in writing.
4. If you withdraw after the first scheduled
class meeting but before the second class
meeting, one-half of the tuition, less a withdrawal
fee of $25, will be refunded after withdrawal* is
requested in writing. NOTE: No refunds for any
dance or fitness class after the first class begins.
5. All extra costs, such as books or equipment
that were not included in tuition price, are not
subject to refund.
6. We are unable to provide refunds for
requests received after the second scheduled
class meeting. Waivers may be granted only
under extenuating circumstances which must be
detailed in writing within five days of your last
day of attendance. If a waiver is granted, it must
be used within one calendar year. Decisions to
grant waivers are the prerogative of the BOCES
administrator whose decision is final.
7. Any overpayment accepted will be totally
refunded.
8. There is a $25 fee for all returned checks.
9. Payments made with a credit card will
receive refund credit on their credit card, however,
any refund made after 120 days will be issued by
BOCES check regardless of how tuition was paid.
NOTE: Every effort is made to provide you a
timely refund. Processing of refunds may take
45 days after your first scheduled day of class.
Western Suffolk BOCES Policies
MISSION STATEMENT FOR ADULT EDUCATION: Western Suffolk BOCES provides career
training and literacy programs to help adults meet their career goals by developing skills
essential for gainful employment, job advancement and new career opportunities.
Wilson Technological Center is the career and technical education division of Western Suffolk
BOCES.